The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-14
Items from the Courts.

Items from the Courts.
DIDN'T KNOW HIS BUTTER WAS BAD.
David A Jones was tried before Squire Jud-
kins yesterday afternoon for selling bad butter
on market and was acquitted. The evidence
showed the butter was sold, and that it was very
unwholesome, but there was no proof that the
defendant was aware that 1t was not frst-class
butter
SUING FOR HER SHARE.
Mamie Ellen Echols, an heir of Jeremiah
". Echols. who died in 1872 has brought suit
against William j. Wallace and his bondsmen
as county clerk, in 1873 to collect moneys paid
into the clerks Office for her during that year.
The complaint alleges that, in 1873. John
Paddock. administrator of the estate of
Jeremiah Echols. made his final settlement
and by order of court, paid to the clerk, Sl33
The plaintiff, who IS of the heirs has just
become of age and asks for her share of the
money.
THE INSURANCE COMPANY MUST PAY.
When Frank P. Seller died, he left policy
in the Continental Life Insurance Company for
$500. Charles Scholl was appointed admins
traitor of his estate and when he presented the
policy, tho company refused to pay it. because
Mr. Seller had neglected to state. in mis- appli-
cation, that he was insured in another company
S1it was brought against the company, and
Judge Taylor, Yesterday. ruled that the company
could not avoid payment on small a technic-
atty. and gave the plaintiff judgment for
81, 1l433
WOES OF THREE WIVES.
In three divorce complaints fled yesterday the
plaintiffs were all wives. Minnie II. Bernauer
wants divorce from Joseph Bernauer because
he has abandoned her. Sarah E. Scott and
Robert II. Scott were married in 1871, and lived
happily together until seven months ago, when
her husband began to mstreat her, and finally
abandoned her. Nancy f. Lee ana john w.
Lee were married in 1882 They had been living
together nearly year, when Mrs. Lee accident
ally discovered that her husband had another
wife living, and when she called his attention to
the discovery he left her and has never re-
turned
PEDDLEp LIQUOR WITHOUT LICENSE
Cyrus Brown, who spent hfty-six days in the
Marion county Jail for selling liquor at Glenns
Valley without county license. was yesterday
again sent to jail on account of being unable to
give 500 bond to answer to the United States
grand jury for violating the revenue law. His
system of business has been, 1t is charged, to
peddle liquor in small bottles Four weeks ago
his friends heard OF the government case against
him, and paid his fine in the Criminal Court.
thus securing his release before the United
States marshal knew what had been done.
Brown was arrested day or two since IN John
son county.
THE RENTscH ESTATE APPoRTIoNED.
estate valued at $4,000 and very peculiar
will. II provided that the estate should not be
divided until 1896, provided his widow. Maria
Rentsch. did not marry before that time, or his
youngest son did not die prior 10 that date.
Three months ago the widow died, and as there
were provisions in the will for such an event,
the question whether the estate should be
divided now or in 1896. Judge Ayers was asked
to settle the question, and yesterday morning
ruled that the estate should be apportioned i'm
mediately. Three eff the five heirs to the estate
are yet minors.
ASSETS OF FALLEY q HOES.
In the United States Circuit Court, yesterday,
an order was issued to have certain claimants
heard in regard to their rights in some of the
assets of Faley & Hoes, of Lafayette. farm
in Putnam county was bought at sheriff's sale
by the firm, to satisfy Judgment held against
John Todd. 1t is asserted that the right of re-
demption and Falley Sc Hoes's agreement with
their attorneys to give them half of the proceeds
of the sale, take the property from among the
firms assets James Falley also claims an in
terest in certain lots in Lafayette that were
taken by the receiver as assets OF the firm.
Lewis Faley says the store fixtures are his per
sonal property, being part of the building
owned by him ard occupied by him and his
partner 1t is these matters which the receiver
presents to the court for settlement.
MRS. ARTERBURN's SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
II February. 1886. Joseph Arterburn was in
charge of An engine on the Belt railway that
went down embankment near the Indian
apolis & ST. Louis road crossing west of the
city. In the wreck Mr. Arterburn received in
juries from which he died after lingering several
weeks His wife, Anna, was appointed admin
istratrix of his estate, and brought suit against
the Union Railway Company for $40. 900 dam
ages The case is now being heard by jury
before Judge Howe. The plaintiff alleges that
the wreck was the result Of carelessness on the
part of the company In allowing rotten cross
ties to remain the added, and yesterday
afternoon the testimony of several witnesses
was introduced to prove this. The case will
probably occupy several days. as there is to be
a large amount of expert medical testimony
concerning the nature of the mans injuries.
SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS EXPECTED TO-DAY
The county grand jury was not in session yes
terday. With the County Commissioners they
spent the day at the poor farm, and did not re-
turn until after court had adjourned. and too
late to make any reports. This is the last day
of the session. and the report that will be sub
mitted this evening is looked for with much
anxiety. Few citizens now believe that any in
dictments against the election conspirators will
be returned, but still many hope the jury will
do its sworn duty. great change has come
over the members Of the gang the last few days,
and their actions indicate that they have infor-
nation that everything has been fixed. There
rumor current yesterday that the Repub-
lcan members of the jury will resign if the
Democrats refuse to sign the indictments this
morning Whether there is any truth in the re-
port or not is not known. but there are many in
dcations that there may be some sensational de-
veiopments in the matter to-day.
AN IMPORTANT WITNESS MISSING.
There is hitch between Prosecutor Mitchell
and Trent Harding the trial of Isaacs for
murder. The case is set for trial next Monday,
but the State has been unable to secure service
on its prosecuting Witness who has gone to Iii
nois. and Major Mitchell says he will not try
the case without the witness. Mr.. Harding
charges that the State is attempting its old
scheme OF trying to wear the prisoner out in
Jail, and is contending for no more postpone
ments. The matter was laid before Judge Irwin
last evening. and he stated that while he in
tends to give both sides fair show, he desires
TO have the tried at the time set, if posi-
bic The States absent witness is Enoch J.
Williams. on whose testimony Isaacs was in
dicted. Three weeks ago be went to Illinois,
and it is reported. refuses to return and testify
in the case. Captain Campbell has made one
trip after him. but did not succeed in brin gin 2
him back. 1--WE still discovering new evil
dence in lsaacss favor" said Trent Harding
yesterday, land we will not only acquit him,
but will convict the man who did the killing >
A special venire for thirty men from which TO
mako m the iury has been issued